How many cylinders does a Ford Fiesta have?
The Ford Fiesta typically uses a three-cylinder engine in its modern form, most notably the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. However, older generations and some regional variants offered four-cylinder petrol or diesel options.
Current engine configurations
Three-cylinder EcoBoost: the standard engine
In the latest Fiesta variants, Ford relies on a compact turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine known as the 1.0 EcoBoost. It is the default powerplant for most trims and emphasizes efficiency and light weight.
- 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder petrol engine (turbocharged) — standard on most current Fiesta models.
Today, the three-cylinder layout dominates the lineup, delivering a balance of performance and fuel economy across different trims.
Historical and regional options
Four-cylinder petrol and diesel variants
Across earlier generations and some markets, Ford offered four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines for the Fiesta. These powertrains provided different levels of torque and power compared with the modern EcoBoost.
- 1.25-liter four-cylinder petrol
- 1.4-liter four-cylinder petrol
- 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol
- 1.4-liter and 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel (TDCi)
In practice, older Fiests used additional cylinder counts to deliver a broader range of performance and efficiency, depending on model year and market.
Summary
The short answer is that most contemporary Ford Fiesta models run on a three-cylinder engine, while four-cylinder options exist primarily in older generations and in certain markets. Cylinder count affects weight, efficiency, and smoothness, but modern Fiesta designs emphasize the efficiency benefits of a compact three-cylinder setup.
